LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 24, 2017 TO: Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB341 by Perry (Relating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on a holder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person who provides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to allow a county judge to deny an original application for a retail dealer's on-premise license if an applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses was finally convicted of an offense involving a synthetic cannabinoid during the five years immediately preceding the application. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission indicates that any costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission LBB Staff: UP, CL, AI, FR, JGA LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 24, 2017 TO: Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB341 by Perry (Relating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on a holder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person who provides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB341 by Perry (Relating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on a holder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person who provides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person.), As Introduced Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB341 by Perry (Relating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on a holder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person who provides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person.), As Introduced SB341 by Perry (Relating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on a holder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person who provides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to allow a county judge to deny an original application for a retail dealer's on-premise license if an applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses was finally convicted of an offense involving a synthetic cannabinoid during the five years immediately preceding the application. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission indicates that any costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission LBB Staff: UP, CL, AI, FR, JGA UP, CL, AI, FR, JGA